Turkey Legs Braised in Red Wine

Earthy comfort food. Your kitchen will smell great for the 2-2.5 hours it takes to cook this and your guests will love you.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  turkey drumsticks (about 5 pounds total)
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon dry oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  oil
• 2  large onions, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1  cup chicken broth
• 1⁄2 cup dry red wine
• 1  dried bay leaf
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried rosemary

Directions

1. Rinse turkey and pat dry.
2. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, oregano and pepper.
3. Dust turkey with flour mixture; set remaining flour mixture aside.
4. Heat oil in a wide frying pan over medium heat. Add turkey, a few pieces at a time (do not crowd pan); cook, turning as needed, until browned on all sides. Transfer to a 4 to 6-quart baking pan.
5. Add onions and garlic to frying pan; cook, stirring often, until onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
6. Add broth and wine, stirring to scrape browned bits free. Then add bay leaf, thyme and rosemary.
7. Pour broth mixture over turkey, cover, and bake in a 350*F (175*C) oven until turkey is very tender when pierced, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
8. Lift turkey from baking pan and arrange in a serving dish.
9. Measure reserved flour mixture and blend with an equal amount of cold water; stir into pan juices. Cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens.
10. Spoon some of the sauce over turkey; pour remainder in a small serving dish and offer to spoon over individual servings.